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300 Chestnut St Franklin — Photo 1 of 33

300 Chestnut St Franklin — Photo 1 of 33

Recent Drop: $110,000

$650,000
$540,000

$540,000

300 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038

Franklin, MA 02038

Beds

6

Baths

1

SqFt

1,721

Style

Single Family

Built

1900

ESTATE SALE - There is an opportunity to rehab this well loved single family home AND add an ADU unit. The one acre lot has a large private back yard offering many possibilities for the next owner. Extensive updating and rehab needed. One full bath on the 1st floor with laundry area, 2 bedrooms on the first floor and 4 on the 2nd floor. Architectural shingled roof 5-6 years old. Some replacement windows. Sub-flooring under carpeting. Property is being sold as is, excluding personal belongings. Showings are accompanied with notice. This property is subject to the Sellers obtaining a license to sell and Sale Approval from Reverse Mortgage Company. SFRIII Zoning. Buyers and Buyers Agents are responsible for their own due diligence and Septic System.

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$314/sqft
Local Avg (Franklin)$344/sqft
9% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 18 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Franklin, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$650,000
Annual Taxes$6,272

Parking

Garage1
Off-Street7

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms8
FireplacesNone
FlooringWood, Vinyl, Carpet
BasementFull, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard, Oil
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
WaterPublic
SewerPrivate Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofAsphalt/Composition Shingles
FoundationIrregular
ZoningSFRIII

Property & Lot

Acres1.04
SqFt Lot45,433
Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second
Bedroom 3Bedroom 4Bedroom 5
First
Living RoomKitchenPrimary BedroomBedroom 2Bathroom 1
Living Room
Lvl First
Kitchen
Lvl First
Primary Bedroom
Lvl First
Bedroom 2
Lvl First
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second
Bedroom 4
Lvl Second
Bedroom 5
Lvl Second
Bathroom 1
Lvl First

Property History

Price Drop
$540,000

Was $615,000

Jun 17, 2026

MLS® 73500729

Price Drop
$615,000

Was $650,000

May 8, 2026

MLS® 73500729

Listed
$650,000

Apr 13, 2026

MLS® 73500729

Population

33,154

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$146K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

21.8%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Norfolk County

1,524 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+52% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,030 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 861 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,721 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 45,433 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full Franklin, MA market report ZIP 02038 market data
Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Eileen A. Mason

Listing Office: REMAX Executive Realty

MLS® Number: 73500729

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